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16/17thc Tibetan Bronze Skull Cup - 9026

$4,750
£3,604.19
€4,121.07
CA$6,634.46
A$7,376.62
CHF 3,851.66
MX$89,791.42
NOK 49,145.55
SEK 46,047.03
DKK 30,756.30
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About the Item

15-17thC Tibetan Bronze Skull Cup. Quite Large for its type (nearly life-size) at 8 inches deep, 6 inches wide, and pproximately 5 inches tall. IT is 9 7/8 inches tall on a custom stand. Well-cast -possibly Newari Craftsman. Very good example. Hard to find now. Inventory 9026
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    16th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Ukiah, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5669224132662

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